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By Chuka Nnabuife As Anambra State prepares for the 8th November gubernatorial election and the 16th August senatorial by-election in Anambra South, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has fully declared its support for its candidates—Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for a second term, and Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu for the Senate. On Saturday, 2 August, APGA stakeholders in Anambra South held a grand rally at Ekwulobia Township Stadium, Aguata Local Government Area, to officially endorse both candidates. The event drew a massive crowd and marked the conclusion of a trio of zonal rallies aimed at building momentum for Governor Soludo’s re-election bid. Earlier, similar endorsement rallies had taken place in Anambra North and Anambra Central. Titled Anambra South Mega Rally of Endorsement for Governor Soludo and Emmanuel Nwachukwu (Onodugo), the occasion was a clear display of APGA’s unity and grassroots mobilisation. In attendance were party members, traditional rulers, elected of...

Anambra born Corps Member, Brown-Ofoeme Ebubechukwu Prosper (BY/24B/2451), has taken a bold step to restore dignity to public education in Bayelsa State by renovating four dilapidated classroom blocks at Community Primary School, Swali, in Yenagoa Local Government Area. Corper Brown-Ofoeme, who hails from Uruagu Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, executed the project as part of his Personal Community Development Service (CDS), was driven by a heartbreaking encounter when he visited the school.  The Corps Member who studied Criminology and Security Studies at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, University, (COOU), Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, during a visit to the school, witnessed pupils learning in flooded, roofless classrooms, drenched by rain and struggling to protect their books. The scene, marked by exposed ceilings, broken windows, and missing doors, left a lasting impact on him. Initially assigned to the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, Cor...

  By O'star Eze  The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Police Command, has apprehended a suspected kidnapper, John Chinagorom, who had been on the command’s wanted list. The arrest took place in Zaria, Kaduna State, following credible intelligence received by the Ozubulu Police Division. According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for Anambra State, operatives received information at noon on August 1, 2025, indicating that Chinagorom, linked to a kidnapping case reported on April 15, 2025, was spotted at PZ Park Road, Zaria. Acting promptly, a team of detectives from Ozubulu Division, with support from Kaduna State Police, successfully arrested the suspect at his hideout. Chinagorom is now in custody and is cooperating with ongoing investigations, the police said. The Anambra State Police Command also noted that the general security situation in the state remains stable, with joint security patrols and ...

By Ebele Iyke/Amaka Isikala  The Hausa community in Anambra State has pledged its support for the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, endorsing him for a second term in office. This endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, on Tuesday in Awka. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Industry was a strategic engagement aimed at fostering unity, dialogue, and cooperation in the state. Addressing the delegation, Commissioner Udechukwu welcomed the group and emphasized the Soludo administration’s inclusive approach to governance. “We are one people with one voice. This meeting is an opportunity to stretch out the hand of partnership and encourage continued peaceful coexistence and mutual growth,” the commissioner said. Leader of the Hausa Arewa of Sarikin, Hausa of Awka, Alhaji Garba Haruna, expressed appreciation to the government for the prevailing peace and security across the state. He noted that such an environment has...

  By O'star Eze   The Anambra State Police Command swiftly intervened to restore peace in Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area, following a political squabble that erupted during a campaign rally on Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m.  The incident, which caused a brief disturbance, stemmed from the alleged removal of three campaign billboards belonging to one political party by supporters of another, escalating tensions in the area. According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, the clash was triggered when supporters of a political party reportedly pulled down the billboards, claiming non-payment of signage fees.  In response, the police promptly invited both parties for a peace meeting to de-escalate the situation. A mutual agreement was reached, with the offending party committing to replace the removed billboards without delay. To ensure lasting resolution and uphold the agreement, Commissioner of Police, CP Ik...

By O'star Eze   In a bid to enhance Police-Public relations, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, hosted senior officers of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) at the Command Headquarters in Awka on July 31, 2025. During the interactive session, CP Orutugu underscored the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and oversight bodies like the PCC to boost public confidence and improve service delivery. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to accountability and professionalism in all interactions with citizens, emphasizing an open-door policy for addressing public concerns. The delegation, led by Honorable Commissioner Mr. Emmanuel Muoka, expressed the PCC’s readiness to partner with the Police to ensure prompt and fair resolution of complaints. Muoka highlighted the Commission’s mandate to serve as a voice for the voiceless, ensuring justice is both delivered and visibly upheld. The visit marks a significant step in fostering ins...

  By O'star Eze  Awka, Anambra State Capital – July 31, 2025 – The heart of Awka was shattered this morning as seven families were abruptly rendered homeless following a court-ordered eviction along Secretariat Road. A court bailiff, accompanied by police officers and workmen, descended on a residential and commercial property, forcibly removing belongings and leaving lives in disarray under a dreary, drizzling sky. The scene was one of despair as mattresses, furniture, and personal treasures were unceremoniously tossed onto the rain-soaked road. Children, their faces etched with confusion and fear, huddled in nearby shops, watching helplessly as their homes were dismantled. The cold morning rain mingled with tears, soaking household items and food supplies, while families stood powerless, their dreams washed away. Speaking to this correspondent, the court bailiff revealed that the eviction was carried out on the orders of a court ruling in favor of the Awka Catholic Diocese, ...